Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Dane Fletcher is working to make the transition to a different style of defense then he is used to playing. "It's been a challenge," Fletcher. "But now I feel like I have my hands around it pretty good and I'm starting to get a good grasp of it and I'm really starting to have fun with it."

Updating a previous report, New England Patriots LB Dane Fletcher (knee) agreed to a one-year contract Thursday, Jan. 31. Fletcher has been recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and that recovery is progressing in a positive direction.

New England Patriots impending restricted free-agent LB Dane Fletcher (knee) said he his knee feels great and believes he will be able to participate when offseason workouts start. He has been able to work out on a field at this point but has been avoiding cutting while running.

New England Patriots impending restricted free-agent LB Dane Fletcher said the team has expressed interest in re-signing him this offseason. The team could tender him an offer this offseason but would not receive any compensation if they offer him the lowest tender and lose him to another team.